Nemo III Sailboat

Nemo III cruise to Galapagos through the Genovesa, Fernandina, Isabella and Española Islands.

4, 5 and 8 days

Type
Motor and Sail Catamaran
Pros
It's a comfortable, fancy, and fast cruise - Catamaran in the Galapagos
Length
75 ft. (23 m)
Capacity
16 passengers
Crew
6 crewmembers + 1 naturalist guide
speed
9 knots
Departures
Domingo, miércoles y jueves
Activities
Snorkel, swimming, trails, hikes

Day	Activities
Day 1	Morning: Arrival at the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the yacht. Noon: Lunch and navigation to Bachas Beach in Santa Cruz. Wet landing. Nature walk. Snorkeling. El nombre «Spanglish» se refiere a las barcazas que naufragaron durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Lovely swimming beach, with a lagoon behind and a longer beach for strolling and wildlife watching. The saltwater lagoon is often home to blue herons and small shorebirds, as well as green turtles that nest on the beach. In the evening: Guide's talk. Welcome cocktail. Dinner and navigation to Genovesa Island.
Day 2	Morning: Breakfast. Dry landing. Nature walk. Steps of Prince Felipe. Snorkeling in deep waters. El Barranco, known as bird island, offers a demanding hike along a steep cliff where seabirds such as robin boobies and other nesting seabirds can be found. Noon: Lunch. Wet landing. Nature walk. Snorkeling in shallow waters. Darwin Bay is the caldera of a collapsed volcano. We disembark on a small coral beach and take an easy walk. Excellent opportunities to photograph the incredible bird life, such as swallow-tailed gulls, red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and more. In the evening: Guide's talk. Dinner and navigation to Santiago Island.
Day 3	Morning: Breakfast. Wet landing. Nature walk. Chinese Hat. Snorkeling in deep waters. Visit Sombrero Chino, a small island off the southeastern tip of Santiago. Its name describes the shape of the island. The island has a beautiful crescent-shaped white sand beach and is home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Afternoon: Lunch and navigation to visit Rabida. Wet landing. Nature walk. Snorkeling in deep waters. Rabida is known for its striking red color due to the high percentage of oxidized iron in the lava composition. Bird watching and a beautiful sea lion colony. In the evening: Guide's talk. Dinner and navigation to Santa Cruz Island.
Day 4	Morning: Breakfast and visit to Santa Cruz Highlands. Dry landing. Check-out and departure to the airport. The highlands of Santa Cruz have areas of incredible vegetation and offer one of the best opportunities to see the huge tortoises of Santa Cruz Island in their natural habitat.

Day	Activities
Day 1	Morning: Arrival at the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the yacht. Noon: Lunch. Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Breeding Center. Dry landing. The main visit in Puerto Ayora is to the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will learn about the islands, their origin and formation, as well as the breeding of Galapagos tortoises. At night: Guide's talk. Dinner and navigation to Isabela Island.
Day 2	Morning: Breakfast. Dry landing. Visit to Punta Moreno. Snorkel in deep waters. Punta Moreno is a place where the forces of Galapagos come together to create a work of art. It begins with a panga boat ride along beautiful rocky shores where Galapagos penguins and shorebirds are frequently seen. After the dry landing, the road crosses jagged black lava rocks. Crystal tide pools surrounded by mangroves can be found. In the afternoon: Lunch and navigation to Urbina Bay. Wet landing. Nature walk and wildlife observation. Snorkeling in shallow waters. Urbina Bay is one of the most recent examples of geological uplift in Galapagos. In 1954, the shoreline rose nearly 4 meters, exposing giant coral heads and leaving marine organisms stranded on the beach. At night: Guide's talk. Dinner and navigation to Fernandina Island.
Day 3	Morning: Breakfast and visit to Fernandina Island. Wet landing. Nature walk at Punta Espinoza. Snorkeling in deep waters. Fernandina is the youngest and most active volcano in Galapagos. Punta Espinoza offers a desolate landscape where you can see flightless cormorants, sea lions and many marine iguanas. In the afternoon: Lunch and navigation to Isabela Island. Visit to Tagus Cove. Dry landing. Nature walk. Panga boat ride. Snorkeling in deep waters. Tagus Cove is a beautiful refuge protected by two volcanic craters. The trail offers spectacular views of Darwin Lake and the opportunity to observe Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants and pelicans. At night: Guide's talk. Dinner and navigation to Santiago Island.
Day 4	Morning: Breakfast. Visit to Puerto Egas in Santiago. Wet landing. Nature walk, salt mines and sea lions grotto. Snorkeling in shallow waters. From Puerto Egas, you can take a short hike to see the ancient salt mines and enjoy the view of an extinct crater. In the afternoon: Lunch. Visit to Espumilla Beach. Wet landing. Nature walk. Panga boat ride to Smuggler's Cove. Snorkeling in deep waters. Espumilla Beach offers the opportunity to bird watch and enjoy the beach. Then, the panga boat ride will take you to Smuggler's Cove for more exploration. At night: Guide's talk. Farewell cocktail. Dinner and navigation to Daphne Island.
Day 5	Morning: Panga boat ride to Tortuga Negra Cove. Breakfast. Check-out and departure to the airport. In the morning, a panga boat ride will take you to Tortuga Negra Cove, where you can see mangroves and sea turtles.

Day	Important Activities
Sunday, Day 1	Noon start: BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ: BACHAS BEACH Morning: Arrival at the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the yacht. Afternoon: Welcome cocktail. Lunch service and navigation to Bachas Beach in Santa Cruz. Disembarkation in water. Nature walk. Snorkeling. Bachas Beach is known for its beautiful swimming beach and lagoon behind. It is a nesting area for green turtles. The place offers ample space to explore. Evening: Guide's talk. Welcome cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to Genovesa Island.
Monday, Day 2	Morning: Breakfast service. Disembarkation on land. Nature walk. Prince Phillip's Steps. Snorkeling in deep waters. Also known as Bird Island: El Barranco is a demanding hike up a steep cliff where nesting seabirds are found. Afternoon: Lunch service. Disembarkation in the water. Nature walk. Snorkeling in shallow waters. Darwin Bay is a caldera of a collapsed volcano. Here, you can observe amazing bird species and marine life. Night: Guide's talk. Dinner service and navigation to Santiago Island.
Tuesday, Day 3	Morning: Breakfast service. Disembarkation in water. Nature walk. Chinese Hat. Snorkeling in deep waters. Visit Chinese Hat, a small island just southeast of Santiago. It offers a special landscape and is limited in the number of visitors. Afternoon: Lunch service. Navigation to visit Rabida. Disembarkation in water. Walk in the nature. Snorkeling in deep waters. Rabida is known for its red color, a result of the high percentage of oxidized iron in its lava composition. Night: Guide's talk. Dinner service and navigation to Santa Cruz Island.
Wednesday, Day 4	Morning: Breakfast service and visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Landing on the mainland. The Santa Cruz highlands have incredible vegetation zones and offer the possibility of seeing the giant Santa Cruz tortoises in their natural habitat. Afternoon: Lunch service. Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Breeding Center. Disembarkation on land. The main visit in Puerto Ayora is to the Charles Darwin Research Station, where Galapagos tortoises are bred and where you will meet Jorge, the famous solitary tortoise. Night: Guide's talk. Dinner service and navigation to Isabela Island.
Thursday, Day 5	Morning: Breakfast service. Disembarkation on the mainland. Visit to Moreno Point. Snorkeling in deep waters. Moreno Point is a place where Galapagos forces have created a work of art, with crystal clear tide pools and seabird sightings. Afternoon: Lunch service and navigation to Urbina Bay. Disembarkation in the water. Nature walk and wildlife observation. Snorkeling in shallow waters. Urbina Bay is a recent example of geological uplift in Galapagos. Here, many Galapagos creatures find nesting areas. Night: Guide's talk. Dinner service and navigation to Fernandina Island.
Friday, Day 6	Morning: Breakfast service and visit to Fernandina Island. Disembarkation in the water. Nature walk in Punta Espinosa. Snorkeling in deep waters. Fernandina is the youngest and most active volcano in Galapagos, erupting every few years. Afternoon: Lunch service and navigation to Isabela Island. Visit to Tagus Cove. Landing on the mainland. Nature walk. Panga boat ride. Snorkeling in deep waters. Tagus Cove is a beautiful protected refuge and has been used as an anchorage for over 300 years. Night: Guide's talk. Dinner service and navigation to Santiago Island.
Saturday, Day7	Morning: Breakfast service. Disembarkation in the water. Visit to Puerto Egas: nature walk, salt mines and seal grotto. Two interesting excursions can be made from Puerto Egas, a short hike to the old salt mines and a walk along the rocky coast. Afternoon: Lunch service. Visit to Espumilla Beach. Disembarkation in the water. Nature walk. Panga boat ride to Buccaneer Cove. Snorkeling in deep waters. The excursion starts a short distance from the tide pools and heads towards the seal grotto, where sea lions can be seen swimming in the rocky pools. Evening: Guide's talk. Farewell cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to Daphne Island.
Sunday, Day 8	Morning: Panga boat ride to Black Turtle Cove. Breakfast service. Check-out and departure to the airport. Black Turtle Cove is a mangrove area where sea turtles nest during certain seasons of the year, as well as sharks and rays.

Cabin 1

Type: Double Cabin

Capacity: 2 people

Each cabin has 2 beds. The cabin has windows, a bathroom, closets, and a shower.

Cabin 2

Type: Triple Cabin

Capacity: 3 people

Each cabin has 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed. The cabin has a skylight, bathroom, closet and shower.

Nemo III Cruise Prices - Galapagos

Standard Cabin

US$ 2300.00

Superior Cabin

US$ 2400.00

Los siguientes precios del Crucero Nemo III a Galápagos están válidos para 2024. Si desea hacer una reservación para un grupo, para diferentes servicios y / o en fechas específicas; muchas veces podemos hacerle una oferta especial – por favor contáctenos y con mucho gusto le ayudaremos!

Flights to/from Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil (depending on availability at the time of booking approximately USD490-USD560) (USD490-USD560)

Servicios incluídos en el Crucero Nemo III

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Frequently asked questions about the Nemo III Cruise - Galapagos

The gastronomy on the Nemo III Cruise stands out as one of the most outstanding in all of South America. Most of our chefs on board have a solid international background and have accumulated experience in the most prestigious hotels and restaurants, both in Ecuador and in various parts of the world.

Access fee to the Galapagos National Park (See our guide to the Galapagos National Park). requirements to enter the Galapagos)
Travel health insurance
Tips for your guide and the crew
Some beverages may be subject to charges (ask your travel advisor).

At Responsible Travel we care about respecting the environment and the primitive and enchanting ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. That is why all the cruises we work with are approved and comply with the best environmental standards issued by the Ecuadorian Government.

In addition to government regulations, Responsible Travel voluntarily offsets the CO2 emissions that each of our cruises causes at no cost to you.